VIDEO SERVICES

"Visual presentations such as videos or CD-ROMs are arguably the greatest teaching – and therefore selling – tool to become available in the last 50 years."

Why A Video?
Video is arguably the greatest teaching and selling tool to become available in the last 50 years. SMS produced videos offer vital insights and rapid information transfer in an attention-riveting format. Corporate image, products, and services can be greatly enhanced by professionally produced videos that use tasteful, capable, and human. Techniques and special effects are available to give the production a high level of entertainment value while it does the job of convincing, training, teaching, and selling. When used correctly, a well packaged video that is produced with a clear set of objectives is a valuable tool for your company.

The Concept
Experienced SMS producers sit down with you and discuss your video production needs to determine if you need a high-energy, trade show presentation; an in-house training tutorial; product sales and demonstration project; or a corporate prestige piece. From initial concept and scripting, to shooting, to a complete content evaluation in the rough edit, through to a polished final edit, we involve you step-by-step through the complete production. SMS makes sure that every client has a major role in each cost-effective stage of the process so that the finished product meets or exceeds your expectations.

Scriptwriting
Without question the most important stage of any company's video production is at the beginning: the script. It is there that the message is honed into an effective and entertaining presentation. SMS scriptwriters have extensive experience in a variety of markets, and have gained communication skills to enable them to speak the language in a way that best supports the visual information and reflects a familiarity with and knowledge of the marketplace. SMS scriptwriters produce a "content script" for internal review before moving to a final storyboarded script. At the proper length, and with the proper pacing, a well written script can get your prospects, existing clients or employees to take notice and retain all the important information about your company or product.

Shooting and Editing
Gathering graphics and footage and assembling them into a cohesive presentation is a rewarding as well as challenging and complex phase of the video production process. SMS makes this step easy by focusing on necessary time constraints, available client resources and precise visuals in order to keep the actual production moving smoothly. With the combination of years of experience and the technical knowledge to get the job done, SMS has learned to incorporate a variety of professional techniques, from creative lighting effects to multi-camera setups that takes your company's concept and brings it to life. Utilizing the latest in digital technology, SMS turns the project around quickly, with the highest production values for your budget.

Animation
Utilizing the advances in graphics software and crossover technologies available to companies in the digital, internet age, SMS has built an animation studio that highlights your company's presentation and gives it that "state-of-the-art" appeal. Whether your web site needs a little pizzazz, or your product video requires an easy explanation of a complex process, SMS animations deliver. Our digital artists push the edge by both innovating and instinctively incorporating the latest design ideas that put fast forward companies at the front of the pack.

Duplication
SMS on-site duplicating services offer the best prices at any client specified quantities, with full packaging and labeling options. For national or international distribution, NTSC and PAL formats are available. SMS makes copies to satisfy your VHS, CD-ROM, or DVD requirements.

Foreign Language Videos
SMS can help you serve your international markets with foreign language translations of your video presentations. Even if your project requires specific dialects, SMS has the resources and experience to create your foreign language translations quickly and affordably.